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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 20 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-320 scores against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS5 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the ZS5.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ZS5.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
41
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $300